National Community Church Audio Podcast

Faith is taking the first step before God reveals the second step. The first step is when and where miracles happen. Those are the days when decades happen. We often get stuck waiting for God to give us more information, but that’s when we need to go, set, ready!

Pastor Collins, a dedicated leader at National Community Church, shares powerful insights on finding strength in our weaknesses. He draws on the life of Joseph to illustrate how God often works through our imperfections. Listeners learn that challenges can be divine prompts for growth and that flaws can become tools for fulfilling a greater purpose. Through faith and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Collins encourages embracing adversity as an opportunity for spiritual transformation.

In this engaging discussion, author and speaker Annie F. Downs highlights the Holy Spirit's presence in everyday moments, not just during life’s big events. She reflects on biblical narratives, especially from Genesis, encouraging listeners to be mindful of the Spirit’s gentle guidance in daily choices. Downs shares personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges and finding humor in unexpected situations, emphasizing how faith can transform ordinary encounters into profound experiences of joy and connection.

Dive into a spirited discussion on the legacy of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and its impact on unity. Discover the divine role of mothers and how a spirit-led life can bridge societal gaps. Celebrate the differences between men and women, recognizing their equal gifts. Hear how the Holy Spirit empowers healing and reconciliation, as illustrated by inspiring stories from history. Lastly, explore the intimate relationship we share with God, focusing on feeling valued and heard in our spiritual journeys.

Explore the incredible journey of faith and transformation through the Holy Spirit. Discover how spiritual hunger can lead to divine empowerment, much like a child's desire for dessert. Learn to turn everyday moments into extraordinary ones by being attuned to the Spirit. Embrace divine interruptions as opportunities for connection, and realize the importance of being filled with the Spirit to conquer life's challenges. This discussion also showcases how active faith can inspire community change through service.

Anything less than Spirit-filled and Spirit-led is dead religion. The true adventure begins when we starting living the Spirit-led life. It’s anything but boring! The Spirit gives us revelation beyond human knowledge, anointing beyond human ability, and power beyond human strength. Without the Holy Spirit, most of us are below average. With the Holy Spirit, all things are possible!

When Jesus walked out of the tomb, the word impossible was deleted from the dictionary. All bets are off. All things are possible. Why? The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in us! It’s only impossible until it isn’t.

On Second Chance Sunday, we celebrate together the extravagant grace of God in giving each of us a second chance. We remember that each of us is a new creation. The person God created us to be is emerging through the work and power of the Holy Spirit. Listen as Heather Rice-Minus helps us remember how we can apply this same second chance perspective to our brothers and sisters who are in prison.

We’re often influence by the pain, offense and scars of the past. Sometimes it’s unconscious and sometimes we’re completely aware of it. How might this affect your relationship with God and others? Listen has Pastor Mark walks us through releasing this scar tissue through forgiving ourselves, others and reality itself.